Candela GentleMax Pro
The Candela GentleMax Pro is a powerful,
dual-wavelength laser system; the most advanced and effective laser for hair removal.
How it Works
Our laser is the industry leader for efficacy and comfort. Please book a consult with us so we can discuss your needs and assess your skin. If necessary, we may do a test spot. Once you are booked for treatment, we ask that you shave the area 12-24 hours before arriving. We will cleanse the area first and then begin the treatment. Our laser emits a short burst of liquid nitrogen before the laser pulse to help cool the skin and reduce any snapping sensation. Most people find the treatment comfortable and easy.
I am a big fan of self-care and skin treatments, and I had been thinking about pulling the trigger on laser hair removal for a long time. Choosing River Stone Skin Studio was hands down the best decision I could have made, and truly the best money I’ve ever spent. I felt absolutely nothing during the treatment, and the results are going to last long term. I honestly cannot believe I waited this long. Best investment ever.
A. Del Rio
About Our Laser
Candela devices are the gold standard for laser hair removal in the aesthetics industry. The Candela GentleMax Pro is an advanced laser with a proven track record of delivering successful hair removal treatments across a range of skin types. It offers high speed performance, ease of use, and high patient satisfaction. This laser uses both Alexandrite (755 nm) and Nd:YAG (1064 nm) wavelength technologies to effectively treat a wide range of skin types and hair colours.
Who Can Get Laser Treatments?
Everyone can! Our laser is designed to treat all skin types. Light blonde and grey hairs may not have enough pigment to respond to laser, but otherwise most hair colours can be treated effectively.
Before and After Laser Hair Removal
To prepare for laser hair removal, avoid sun exposure, tanning, waxing, depilatory creams, and plucking for 4 weeks beforehand, and shave the treatment area 12-24 hours before your appointment. Arrive with clean, product-free skin, and inform your provider about any medications or products you are using, especially those that increase sun sensitivity. Avoid products with retinoids, AHAs, or BHAs for a few days before the treatment, as they can increase skin sensitivity.
No, it is not recommended to get laser hair removal or laser remodelling treatments during pregnancy
Yes. When using the Candela GentleMax Pro Plus under proper maintenance and with trained operators, results are long-lasting, often requiring fewer touch-ups compared to other laser systems.
The number of sessions varies depending on hair type, density, and skin tone. With a properly maintained GentleMax Pro Plus, patients often achieve faster results than with older or generic machines.
Yes. The GentleMax Pro Plus results for skin types I–VI are clinically proven. With proper machine maintenance and trained operators, treatments are safe and comfortable for everyone.
Laser hair removal with the GentleMax Pro is generally tolerable, but it can be a bit uncomfortable, with many people describing the sensation as a rubber band snapping against the skin. The machine is designed to minimize pain by using a Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) that sprays a cooling mist onto the skin before each laser pulse. However, the level of discomfort can vary based on individual pain tolerance, the treated area, and hair thickness.